What is the capital of Palau?
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud
Ngerulmud is the capital city and seat of government of Palau, a country in Micronesia. Palau uses the ISO codes PW and PLW, and its international dialling code is +680. The currency in use is the United States dollar (USD).
For the full profile of Palau, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Palau country page. The country has an estimated population of 17,663 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Palau
- Capital: Ngerulmud
- Region: Micronesia
- Currency: United States dollar (USD)
- Calling code: +680
- Flag emoji: 🇵🇼
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Palau?
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud.
Is Ngerulmud the largest city in Palau?
Ngerulmud is the capital of Palau and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Ngerulmud?
Ngerulmud, like the rest of Palau, uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.